Mel Brooks to Receive BAFTA Fellowship.

Mel Brooks has been named this year’s recipient of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ Fellowship, it was announced Wednesday. The actor, director and producer will receive the award from Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, who serves as president of BAFTA, at the British Academy Film Awards, which take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.

"Mel Brooks is a truly unique and multi-talented filmmaker. We are absolutely thrilled to award him the Fellowship," said Amanda Berry, chief executive of BAFTA.